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SPECIAL HEETING
STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL
HINUTES
November 17, 1992
7:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Hayor Abrahamson.
Present: Counci1members Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim
and Hayor Abrahamson
Absent: None
Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel
City Attorney Hagnuson
Public Works Director Junker
Comm. Dev. Director Russell
Consulting Engineer Hoore
Consulting Engineer Peters
Consulting Engineer Schilling
Recording Secretary Schaubach
Others: Washington County Public Works Dir. Don Wisnewski,
Washington County Engineer Dick Herrold,
Doug Johnson, Don Theisen, Richard Shubert, Judy
GUlden, Duane Elliott, Richard Kilty, Pete
Black, Curt Peterson, Jim Huntsman, Nancy Graham,
Sue Schlichting, Dave Vesall, Dan Farr,
Gary Lidgerding, Ed Conrad
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Press:
Julie Kink, St. Croix Valley Press
Mike Harsnik, Stillwater Gazette
INFORMATIONAL HEARING ON MCKUSICK LAKE ROAD PROJECT. L.I. 261
Barry Peters of Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, presented a report
on the proposed HcKusick Lake Road project. The project
includes approximately 1 mile of road in Stillwater Township
and approximately 1.6 miles within the city of Stillwater.
The presentation included slides of the project area and the
existing condition of the road.
The project would include an eight-foot bituminous walkway
along HcKusick Lake within the City limits.
Joel Schilling, Senior Scientist with SEH, presented a report
on the impact of the project on the wetlands, and the
mitigation plan to lessen the impact. An approximately 3.6
acre wetland will be created on the north end of McKusick
Lake to mitigate the loss of approximately 2.4 acres of lake
and wetland as a result of the project.
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Hr. Peters presented a summary of cost estimates. The project
is a joint project between the City and Washington County. It
will be funded mainly by the County. Total project cost is
estimated at $3.1 million. HcKusick Lake Road within the
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City limits is estimated at $1.9 million.
the City would be $392,203.
Estimated cost to
Councilmember Bodlovick questioned the $173,000 cost to the
City for the proposed walkway.
Mayor Abrahamson asked how long the project will
Peters stated that it will take one construction
possible restoration during the second
construction will be staged so that there will
disruption to residences and businesses.
take. Mr.
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be minimal
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Mayor Abrahamson opened the meeting to comments from the
public. Dave Vesall, 709 W. Linden street, stated that trees
should be replanted along the shoreline. Dan Farr, 1628
McKusick Lane, asked if the excavation would have an impact
on the level of the lake. Mr. Schilling stated that it would
only be a temporary impact. Consulting Engineer Moore stated
that the City controls the level of the lake.
Gary Lidgerding, 1291 Amundson Dr., stated that he feels the
walking path is important. Ed Conrad 1124 McKusick Road Lane
N., asked about beaver damage to the trees. Pete Black, 835
Towne Circle, stated that it is hazardous walking along the
road and the walking path is important. Jim Huntsman, 416 S.
4th st., asked about the property which the County is
condemning.
Curt Peterson, 1106 N. 2nd St., stated he is concerned about
the environmental impact. There was discussion by McKusick
Lake area residents regarding the current condition of the
lake.
Gary Voss, 830 Towne Circle, asked how close the new road
will be to the existing townhomes. Nancy Graham, 512 Park
Place, asked about the effect on wildlife during
construction.
Liz Kelly, a resident of Marine, stated her concern about the
effect on the nature area. Richard Shubert, Stillwater
Township, stated that he is concerned for the upper Brown's
Creek watershed district. He also asked about alternative
types of trails for the walking path.
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Motion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember
Bod10vick, to adopt the appropriate Resolution approving the
plans and specifications and ordering the improvement for
McKusick Lake Road Project, L.I. 261, authorizing the Mayor, City
Clerk and Consulting Engineer to sign the agreement with the
County, and enacting the proper Resolution to qualify for FAU
funds. (Resolutions No. 92-240; No. 92-240-A; and No. 92-240-B;
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Ayes - Councilmembers BOdlovick, Farrell, Funke, Ophiem, and
Mayor Abrahamson
Nays - None
(Council recessed the meeting for ten minutes)
OTHER BUSINESS
Emergency ReDair of Storm Sewer
Motion by Counci1member Funke, seconded by Counci1member Farrell
to adopt the appropriate Resolution authorizing the Consulting
Engineer to proceed with emergency repairs of the storm sewer on
Hickory and 4th st. due to the situation which exists because of
the collapse of the sewer. (Resolution Ho. 92-241)
Ayes - Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim, and
Mayor Abrahamson
Hays - None
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Contract with Ed Cain
Hotion by Councilmember Farrell, seconded by Councilmember Opheim
to adopt the appropriate resolution authorizing the Mayor and
City Clerk to sign an addendum to the existing consulting con-
tract with Ed Cain for obtaining Federal and state funds for the
levee wall reconstruction. The addendum would provide for
reimbursement not to exceed $7,500 for obtaining Federal funds
and not to exceed $7,500 for state funds. (Resolution No. 92-242)
Ayes - Councilmembers Bod10vick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim, and
Mayor Abrahamson
Nays - None
ADJOURNHENT
Motion by Councilmember Bodlovick, seconded by Councilmember
Funke to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. (All in favor)
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Resolutions:
No. 92-240; 92-240-A; 92-240-B;-
92-240-C.
No. 92-241 - Approving emergency
storm sewer
Ho. 92-242 - Approving addendum
Approving HcKusick Lake
Project, L.I.261
repair of Hickory and 4th
to contract with Ed Cain
Road
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